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Updated 2026-10-20 (latest case added) · 2 sourced cases, each linked to its source

Did McDonald's shrink its products? Yes. We have 2 documented shrinkflation cases for McDonald's from 2009 to 2023, reported in Australia and France. The biggest cut: McDonald's Big Tasty, single patty (France), 354 g → 225 g (−36.4%). It is also the most recent (2023). The median McDonald's pack lost 23.8%, a 34.9% hidden price rise per unit at the same price.

Size Facts
Did McDonald's products shrink?Yes
Documented cases2
Biggest cut−36.4%
Median cut−23.8%
Hidden rise per unit at the same price (median)+34.9%
Years2009–2023
Most recent2023
CountriesAustralia France
Tracked daily0

2 documented cases. Biggest cut: McDonald's Big Tasty, single patty (France), 354 g → 225 g (−36.4%). See cases below.

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Documented cases (2)

FAQ

Did McDonald's shrink its products?

Yes. ShrinkRadar has 2 documented, sourced shrinkflation cases for McDonald's (2009–2023). The biggest cut was McDonald's Big Tasty, single patty (France), 354 g → 225 g (−36.4%).

Which McDonald's products got smaller?

Documented, newest first: McDonald's Big Tasty, single patty (France): 354 g → 225 g (2023); McDonald's Quarter Pounder, Double Quarter Pounder and McChicken buns (Australia): 4.5 inch bun → 4 inch bun (2009).

How much smaller did McDonald's products get?

The cuts range from −11.1% to −36.4%, with a median of −23.8%. At an unchanged shelf price that median cut means paying 34.9% more per unit.

When did McDonald's shrink its products?

By year in our library: 2023 (1), 2009 (1). The most recently reported is McDonald's Big Tasty, single patty (France), dated 2023.

Who reported McDonald's shrinkflation?

These cases come from franceinfo.fr, smh.com.au, covering Australia and France. Each case page quotes and links its source.

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